About

The Goal

Why does Hollywood create so few kickass roles for Black Women in this genre? We don't know... but instead of waiting for Hollywood, we’ve created our own kickass characters!

SAVAGE SISTAS is a horror story that features not just one… but FOUR leading Black Women! That’s right… FOUR. LEADING. BLACK. WOMEN. The survival instincts of these characters are off the charts.

SAVAGE SISTAS is not related to the 1974 action film SAVAGE SISTERS starring Gloria Hendry and by no means is this a Blaxploitation parody. This is a new twist on an old-fashioned horror story!

We’ve tried pitching this film concept to private investors and other Hollywood types and in the end they just didn’t get it. We think you will get it.

The Story

When four girlfriends from LA hit the road to Vegas for a weekend of fun they find themselves stranded on a desert highway and stalked by a mysterious highway patrolman. The nightmare is just beginning when they seek help from a family of locals at a nearby farmhouse and discover that the entire clan are psychotic killers, who make a sustainable living from trapping and killing unwary travelers. Relentlessly hunted by these vicious predators, there’s only one way out for these girlfriends… they’re got to kill to survive!

The Flavor

SAVAGE SISTAS is influenced by the classic 70s roadside horror films that started it all: DELIVERANCE, THE HILLS HAVE EYES and of course, the mother of all horror films THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. Raw and definitely unpolished, these films are far from the glossy Hollywood productions put out today. Never predictable, the films of that era were definitely extreme, and viewers could expect that anything might happen. This is the experience we hope to deliver to our audience!

The Team

We’re a group of people who have worked in the film and video production business for decades... Some of us have worked on Hollywood productions at one time or another, but mostly we work on TV commercials or video projects for corporate clients. This will be the first time all of us have worked together on a feature film.

Q: Where does the money go?

A: Most of the money goes into production. Although the technology of film making has become a lot less expensive over the years, there are still hard costs when it comes renting gear for camera, sound and lighting… as well as boring stuff like permits and insurance.
And of course we have to pay our awesome cast and crew… and feed them… and house them out in the remote desert location where we’re filming.
Like any other production, we’re getting a ton of favors from people who believe in this film… but some expenses are unavoidable.
The post-production process is a lot more streamlined… this mostly involves editors, sound designers and composers… yeah, we’re getting favors here too.
Last but not least, another portion of funds goes into the Kickstarter fees and rewards… printing posters and photos, Blu-rays, as well as postage.

Q: How risky is it to invest?

A: Once you make a donation to SAVAGE SISTAS for a selected pledge amount you will not be charged anything until we meet our fundraising goal. Once funded, SAVAGE SISTAS is a film that’s going to get made! We’ve come too far to turn back.
Our goal is to complete this film and get it out into the world to be seen… We really need this film to succeed! (How else can we shoot the sequel?)

Q: What happens after the film is completed?

A: After we finish SAVAGE SISTAS, we’ll begin to market it through social media, film festivals, horror conventions and other advertising to create exposure before attempting to negotiate a distribution deal. We must rely on the strength of the film since we're not big Hollywood names. If we can’t find a solution with a distribution company, we’ll go the hard road and distribute it ourselves. It’s not our first choice, but other filmmakers have done it and so can we. We’re not going to stop!

What do you get?

We’ve put a lot of thought into creating cool rewards that match to specific pledge amounts… that’s a given… but you’ll get something more out of your support for SAVAGE SISTAS, which is the chance to participate in the making of a truly unique horror film! If you’re a fan of horror, or just want to see four Women of Color kicking ass, you can be a part of the SAVAGE SISTAS Family!

As Hollywood churns out big budget remakes and sequels of the classics, it’s up to independent filmmakers to get dirty and challenge audiences in the horror genre.
Come with us… Let’s get dirty together.

Risks and challenges

SAVAGE SISTAS does not have a distributor attached. Distributors (like Studios who finance films) often rely on pre-sales, which require, for instance, certain actors that hold certain value in certain territories. We plan to negotiate with distributors AFTER we finish the film and have had a chance to get audience reactions at film festivals and other venues.
We will work hard to ensure rewards are delivered safely and on schedule to our backers. Most of the rewards should be fulfilled before April of 2016, which is when we hope to release the film and have all of our premieres and screenings.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $15 or more
About $15

You’ll receive a PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. You get an I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Access to Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $25 or more
About $25

You’ll receive a Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary! PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Access to a special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $35 or more
About $35

You’ll receive an EVIDENCE Packet containing exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker!. Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $40 or more
About $40

You’ll get the MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36) a guide to hillbilly and cannibal films. Who needs GPS? EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $50 or more
About $50

Adorn your home or office with the Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36). Destined to be a collector’s item! MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $75 or more
About $75

You'll receive THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: A Selection of Exclusive Photos taken by LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS during the making of the film!
You’ll receive the Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by writer/director Dan Smith. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $100 or more
About $100

Your name will be listed in the SAVAGE SISTAS end credits under “Special Thanks To The Following Individuals!”
THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. You’ll receive the Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by writer/director Dan Smith. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $150 or more
About $150

You’ll receive 2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party. Hang with the cast and crew of SAVAGE SISTAS and geek out! (You’ll have to provide your own transportation to L.A.). Your name will be listed in the SAVAGE SISTAS end credits under “Special Thanks To The Following Individuals”.
THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by writer/director Dan Smith. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $200 or more
About $200

You’ll receive the LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee (www.”ZOMBEE”mcgee.com)
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). Your name will be listed in the SAVAGE SISTAS end credits under “Special Thanks To The Following Individuals”.
THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by writer/director Dan Smith. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $300 or more
About $300

You’ll get the Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by the cast! Your name listed on the end credits of SAVAGE SISTAS (in a larger font size) under “The Producers Wish to Thank”.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included).
LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $350 or more
About $350

You’ll receive an exotic G-String (bagged for your protection) just like the one seen in the film! Your Name listed on the end credits of SAVAGE SISTAS (in a larger font size) under “The Producers Wish to Thank”.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by writer/director Dan Smith. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $400 or more
About $400

You’ll get a Human Body Part prop (it’s small, but still super gross) like the one used in the film! Your name listed on the end credits of SAVAGE SISTAS (in a larger font size) under “The Producers Wish to Thank”.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by writer/director Dan Smith. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $500 or more
About $500

You’re in the movie! We’ll add YOUR PHOTO to the scores of victim’s faces on the Bulletin Board of Kills seen in the film, plus your name in the film credits as a “Missing Person”.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by writer/director Dan Smith. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $600 or more
About $600

You receive the Shooting Script of SAVAGE SISTAS signed by writer/director Dan Smith. Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by the cast! Your name listed on the end credits of SAVAGE SISTAS (in a larger font size) under “The Producers Wish to Thank”.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $800 or more
About $800

You appear in the film! We’ll create a fake news article using YOUR PHOTO for the Bulletin Board of Kills! You keep the fake newspaper clipping after we shoot the scene, plus a film credit as a “Missing Person”.
You get the Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by the cast and writer/director Dan Smith! Shooting Script of SAVAGE SISTAS signed by writer/director Dan Smith.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $1,000 or more
About $1,000

You receive a prop Human Body Part (NSFW) like the one seen in the film! It’s small, but cringe-worthy.
You get the LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee, signed by the Leading Ladies themselves! Your name listed on the end credits of SAVAGE SISTAS (in a larger font size) under “The Producers Wish to Thank”.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). Shooting Script of SAVAGE SISTAS signed by writer/director Dan Smith. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by the cast! MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $1,500 or more
About $1,500

Your name as “ASSOCIATE PRODUCER” in the film credits, Theatrical Poster and IMDB! Talk about Street Cred!!!
You get the LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee, signed by the Leading Ladies!
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). Shooting Script of SAVAGE SISTAS signed by writer/director Dan Smith. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by the cast. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $2,000 or more
About $2,000

You get a small Human Body Part prop actually used in the film! Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. What a treasure!
Your name as “ASSOCIATE PRODUCER” credit in the film credits, Theatrical Poster and IMDB.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). You get LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee, signed by the Leading Ladies!
Shooting Script of SAVAGE SISTAS signed by writer/director Dan Smith. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by the cast and writer/director Dan Smith! MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $3,000 or more
About $3,000

You get a small Human Body Part prop (NSFW) actually used in the film! Comes with certificate of authenticity. So cool… yet so sick!
Your name as “ASSOCIATE PRODUCER” credit in the film credits, Theatrical Poster and IMDB.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee, signed by the Leading Ladies. Shooting Script of SAVAGE SISTAS signed by writer/director Dan Smith. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. Theatrical Poster of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by the cast and writer/director Dan Smith! MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! Blu-ray/DVD of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $4,000 or more
About $4,000

You’ll receive a hefty Human Body Part prop (with certificate of authenticity) actually made for the film! A horror film collector’s dream!
Your name as “ASSOCIATE PRODUCER” in the film credits, Theatrical Poster and IMDB.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee, signed by the Leading Ladies. Shooting Script of SAVAGE SISTAS signed by writer/director Dan Smith. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. 4 Theatrical Posters of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by the cast and writer/director Dan Smith. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! 4 Blu-ray/DVDs of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $6,000 or more
About $6,000

Let’s do lunch! You and writer/director Dan Smith meet for lunch at an LA restaurant (travel not included). Talk about film making, horror movies and even pitch that script idea you’ve been wanting to share. Not in LA? You can do this via Skype!
Your name as “ASSOCIATE PRODUCER” in the film credits, Theatrical Poster and IMDB.
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). Shooting Script of SAVAGE SISTAS signed by writer/director Dan Smith. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies.
6 Theatrical Posters of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by the cast and writer/director Dan Smith. LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee, signed by the Leading Ladies. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! 6 Blu-ray/DVDs of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $9,000 or more
About $9,000

Your Name as “EXECUTIVE PRODUCER” in the film credits, on the Theatrical Poster and IMDB. Imagine the glory when your name appears on the big screen, the small screen, on posters and IMDB. It doesn’t get any bigger than this!
Visit the set and meet the cast and crew (travel not included). You'll see some practical blood effects too so don’t forget the plastic poncho!
2 Tickets to our L.A. Premiere and After Party, (travel not included). LEADING LADIES OF SAVAGE SISTAS Poster by horror artist Ash “ZOMBEE” McGee, signed by the Leading Ladies. Shooting Script of SAVAGE SISTAS signed by writer/director Dan Smith. THE SISTAS PHOTOSET: Exclusive Photos by the Leading Ladies. 10 Theatrical Posters of SAVAGE SISTAS (24 x 36) signed by the cast and writer/director Dan Smith. MAP TO ROADSIDE HORROR Poster (24 x 36). EVIDENCE Packet with exclusive behind the scenes photos, flyers and I HEART SAVAGE SISTAS sticker! 10 Blu-ray/DVDs of SAVAGE SISTAS with extra features, behind the scenes footage and director commentary. PDF of the SAVAGE SISTAS Shooting Script. Special online screening of the film. Your name posted on the THANK YOU page of the official film website.